Category: SMEs

iGTB authored a report examining the banking requirements of small- and medium-sized business, and whether they are being met by the banking community. The research with 162 SMEs found that despite being the backbone of the U.K economy, small and medium enterprises are “ignored” and “neglected” which has resulted in misconceptions forming in the market …

Following iGTB’s report, which highlighted that SMEs have long been neglected and misunderstood by the banking community, Phil Cantor, Head of Digital Council, and Mike Rayfield, SVP and Senior Consultant of Channels, spoke with PYMNTS about the results of their research. Although described as the ‘Cinderellas’ of the U.K. economy, SMEs remain inadequately serviced by banks despite their …

In a recent article for TechCityinsider, Matt Smith – Director at the Centre for Entrepreneurs (CFE) – explains the rationale behind 2016’s tech winners in the Maserati 100 index. The article discusses the importance of entrepreneurs who are prepared to support new startup founders and the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. A number …

iGTB today released a survey that examines under a fine microscope the banking requirements of small- and medium-sized business, and whether they are being met by banking providers. SMEs represent 99% of UK businesses and are critical for real economic growth, Yet SMEs continue to be underserved by banks. They are often “ignored” and “neglected”, due in …

In an article for the Association for Finance Professionals, Michael Wilkins, Managing Director of Infrastructure Finance and Head of Environmental Research at Standard and Poor’s, explains that mounting government pressure to cut energy consumption and limit pollution means companies are increasingly looking to new energy-saving technologies and strategies. But implementing these new methods requires considerable …

Standard & Poor’s hosted a panel discussion with key industry experts – from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT), and debt advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP – to explore the recent trends in Europe’s Mid-Market and what can be done to develop the sector as we head into …

Despite playing a vital role in facilitating trade – both as principal traders and as part of global supply chains – small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are struggling to access funding. Indeed, data from ICC’s latest Global Survey on Trade Finance – which surveyed 482 banks across 112 countries – shows that SMEs are finding …

This month, Moorgate attended INSEAD’s Global Business Leaders Conference: ‘Europe: What Works!’, held in Vienna. The conference was attended by business leaders and strategic thinkers – including iGTB’s Phil Cantor, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of PreSales and Jacob Derbyshire of Giant iTab, the prize draw winner of iGTB’s soon to be published ‘SME Banking …

Leading entrepreneurial think tank, the Centre for Entrepreneurs, reached its second birthday today, marked by an event at its 11 Charles Street headquarters in Mayfair. In its 24 months the Centre has produced ground-breaking reports on immigrant entrepreneurs, female entrepreneurs, angel investors, local government procurement, TV stereotypes and – most recently – seaside entrepreneurs. It has also …